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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,672.04, 20,247.27 and 7,957.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,672.04, 20,247.27 and 7,957.82 is: 10,981.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,672.04 : 20,247.27 = 7,957.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,672.04/20,247.27 = 7,957.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,672.04x = 20,247.27 × 7,957.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,672.04x = 161,124,130.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,124,130.15/14,672.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,981.71

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